For the 2015/16 season, skaters will be skating a waltz rhythm for the short dance with the senior dance pattern being the Ravensburger Waltz – incidentally, the compulsory dance for the 2006 Torino Olympics. For an example of the pattern:

For the juniors, they will be skating the Starlight waltz pattern. An example is also below:

And for a full list of requirements as stipulated by the ISU, click here.

I generally adore waltz music, though I admit that teams tend to overdo it when they try to create that light and airy quality of it. Maybe it’s just me but I’ve always found it a bit awkward when these teams plaster this ginormous fake smile on their face. Still, I’m looking forward to the round of waltzes.

What about you? Do you like the choice in short dance pattern for this season or would you rather see something else? Let me know in the comments!